Wifi not working for phone or DVD player...?

CeCe

I have a Netgear DGN100 modem/router. Last week I was trying to figure out why the internet was not working on my laptop but the Netflix through my DVD player was still working. I pushed the "restore to factory settings" on the back which made a huge problem for me. I finally figured out on my own how to fix the internet on my laptop (since Netgear's tech support was wanting $30 for the first 30minutes to fix it for me). However, now I am not able to get my DVD or iphone to connect to the wifi. I've tried several different passwords, password reset and nothing is working. If someone could please help me figure this out, I would very much appreciate it! Thanks so much!
I pushed the "restore to factory settings" button on the back of the modem/router.

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what did you push back to factory settings: DVD player or Router.

Just leave it open and have your devices connect to it via their Mac Address, through the routers filter.

Tech Help!!! internet capability on DVD player. but I need WiFI?

RunCruzRun

Here is the situation
I have a Blu-Ray DVD player that comes with internet capability (Sony Model No. BDP-S185)
Sadly it does not have WiFi capability, it only supports the classic Ethernet cable.
I have a router that supports both Ethernet and Wireless capabilities. (Netgear Model No. WGT624v4)

My problem is that I cannot run an ethernet cable, I am not willing to purchase a new Blu-Ray Player that supports WiFi, And I cannot Install a Router closer to my location where I may use a much shorter Ethernet Cable.

Is there some sort of wireless adapter that i can plug in to the Ethernet port just might do the trick?
Budget is about $40 USD, I will make slight negotiations in price up to $50 maybe but my parameters will remain the same.
I understand a unit like this may require power, so plugging in a USB or plugging into a wall socket is completely acceptable. The DVD player I own has a USB port but does not support wireless adapters in that specific port (The USB Port)

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Sony does make a USB Wireless LAN Adaptor for sony blu-ray player.But it costs more than a new player would cost.The problem you are going to have is you won't be able to install the software for a regular wireless adapter.Samsung makes then for their dvd players around $30.You would think Sony would to.Check Sony web site you might find one there that will work with your model blu ray.

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PC+ Netgear Router+ DVD Wifi LG Player+ TV?

ToothFairy

My LG WiFi DVD player will recognize my NetGear WiFi Router but will not connect to it.

Incidentally my laptop recognizes the Wifi router with no issues. Please Advise.

Answer
Try checking for IP & DNS in DVD player ..

If valid IP : IT should take you , Bt If Not Then try assigning static
IP :192.168.1.15
DG: 192.168.1.1
static DNS : 4.2.2.2
secondary Dns : 4.2.2.1

It will Work ...

All The Best

Internet Ready BluRay/DVD Players?

Faith

Blu-Ray - DVDPlayer Internet Connection?

I am looking for a Blu-Ray/DVDPlayer that will connect to the internet without haveing to buy any special cords or pieces or whatever.. We have wireless internet and my brother has a player with wireless internet connectivity but hes clueless.. EVERY player i buy i need a cord or piece for internet access..What do i look for on the box or info that have is already ready for internet or whatever.. Sorry if its not worded right but i kinda suck with certain electronics lol.. Anyone could help i would really appreciate it.. TYSVM

Answer
You need to buy a Blu-ray player with WiFi built-in, not WiFi ready.

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Why would you need wifi in your DVD player?

Travis

Answer
So some overseas cyber hacker from china can crack the pw to my wi-fi and remotely play open and shut with my dvd player.

WiFi DVD player WPS pin?

Ryan

I have a WPS pin but I can't enter it since there's letters in it and remotes do not have letters. I need to access Netflix so what should I do?

Answer
Remotes don't have letters, but the DVD player must have a way to display a simple keyboard. Then you use the remote up/down etc key to select the letters you want.

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What is the benefit of having a wifi blueray dvd player?

Wayne

As I begin the process of buying a Blueray player, I'm confused over those that have wifi. I guess I don't know why a player needs an internet connection. Could someone fill me in on this?

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1. the biggest reason why it would need an internet connection is if you bought it in hopes of streaming netflix/youtube/pandora radio etc. most people want a wireless connection because they do not want to deal with wires and running them etc, i would still recommend going wired especially if you are watching hd video since a wireless connection usually wont have the speeds necessary for hd video.

2. you can download apps to your smartphone ipod touch etc, so that you can use them as a remote, or to pass files from one source to another, example would be, if you wanted to look at the pictures in your phone on your tv you can do that through your bluray player.

3. this was the original reason why bluray players wanted/needed an internet connection, firmware updates, with bluray discs the way they are manufactured changes, they constantly improve the way its done to give you better performance, and with that you need to update the firmware so that it can continue to read all the new bluray movies out there. it just makes it easier being able to download the firmware directly to the machine vs having to download it to your pc and then burning it to a disc etc.

wifi isnt that necessary. but if you ever plan on going wifi then i would advise buying it with it built in versus buying the adaptor which costs more than the 2 combined. and usually 30-40 more. plus most retail stores have deals from the manufacture that will give away a free adaptor.

Why would you need wifi in your DVD player?

Travis

Answer
So some overseas cyber hacker from china can crack the pw to my wi-fi and remotely play open and shut with my dvd player.

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Can I use my laptop to hook my dvd player to the internet?

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Jim

Im would like to hook my Network Blu-Ray disk player that is eithernet ready but its not wifi ready`. Can I use my LapTop that is wifi to my dvd player to recive netflix on my tv?

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ToTo raises an excellent point that I didn't even consider - sharing your Internet connection from your laptop with your BR player. It may be what you need.

You could get your BR player on your network by either using an Ethernet WIFI adapter or by using an Powerline Ethernet adapter/bridge.

With Powerline Ethernet you usually get two adapters. One adapter plugs into an A/C outlet near your player, and you connect the player's ethernet to the adapter. The other plugs into an A/C outlet near your WIFI router, and you plug another Ethernet cable into the second adapter from your router. Then the magic should happen - your BR player should appear on your network. I've used such adapters and they've performed well for me. I think they work well and are cheaper and easier to setup than WIFI adapters. but that's your other option.

Why did the GameCube meet such negative reception in comparison to its competing game systems?

Charles An

I really felt the GCN had the most unique and simplistic, fun games to offer. I enjoyed it throughout my childhood and played countless hours with my buddies. Sure, the system didn't have a DVD player or sufficient wifi connectivity, but it excelled in delivering quality games, which is the prime purpose any console.

Why did it meet such negative reception from critics?

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"Although generally receiving positive comments on its software library which includes some of the highest-rated video games ever made, the GameCube received criticism for its "toy-ish" external hardware design and for lacking some of the technical features of its competitors (such as DVD playback, digital audio output, widespread online support, and widescreen display mode for most games)."


That's what wikipedia says, but I'm with you on it being great. That is the system I have owned the most games for in my life-time, and there is a huge number of fantastic games, unlike other systems which usually only have a handful. Plus it's the most durable system on the market, you can throw it off of a roof and it can still work (check youtube for that kind of stuff)

Edit: Also thor d I'm not trying to be mean but you don't know what you're talking about.

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Can an internet dvd player have spyware installed after market?

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Tom

I purchased an open box dvd bluray with wifi from ebay. I noticed that after winning the item most other dvd players with wifi were open box too from the same vendor. Iwas wondering if passwords used on the system ie netflix etc could be compromised?

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Not likely. The reason they are open box is because the seller probably bought them at an auction because most stores don't sell open box items.

Can you connect a built in wifi dvd player to a tv without wifi?

Jenny

I have a really old tv in my room that doesn't have internet/wifi in it and i want to watch movies on it. If i were to get a built in wifi dvd player and hooked it up, could I stlll be able to use the internet?

Answer
As long as the DVD player can connect to the TV, and the DVD player can connect to wifi, yes. Wifi has nothing to do with connecting the TV to the DVD player. BTW, I've not seen a dvd player with wifi & internet. You probably will need to upgrade to a Blu Ray player with wifi, or if you don't care about playing dvd's & blu ray discs, something like a Roku box.

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Why did the GameCube meet such negative reception in comparison to its competing game systems?

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Charles An

I really felt the GCN had the most unique and simplistic, fun games to offer. I enjoyed it throughout my childhood and played countless hours with my buddies. Sure, the system didn't have a DVD player or sufficient wifi connectivity, but it excelled in delivering quality games, which is the prime purpose any console.

Why did it meet such negative reception from critics?

Answer
"Although generally receiving positive comments on its software library which includes some of the highest-rated video games ever made, the GameCube received criticism for its "toy-ish" external hardware design and for lacking some of the technical features of its competitors (such as DVD playback, digital audio output, widespread online support, and widescreen display mode for most games)."


That's what wikipedia says, but I'm with you on it being great. That is the system I have owned the most games for in my life-time, and there is a huge number of fantastic games, unlike other systems which usually only have a handful. Plus it's the most durable system on the market, you can throw it off of a roof and it can still work (check youtube for that kind of stuff)

Edit: Also thor d I'm not trying to be mean but you don't know what you're talking about.

How to make my dvd player wireless?

asere

I have a desktop in the computer room with a router and in my family room I have a Blu-ray player that has no WIFI but has an Ethernet port. What I want to know is if there is a way I can make my dvd player wireless without me having to use the Ethernet port. I just do not want to run a cable from the computer room to the family room.

Answer
If you have a wireless router, you can buy a wireless bridge. The bridge looks like a router, but it picks up the wireless signal from the router and plugs into the ethernet port in the blu-ray player. By doing this, the bridge will be right next to the blu-ray player, so you only need a 3 ft ethernet cord. You can get this in the store at Best Buy or online.

Link: Best Buy
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/D-Link+-+Xtreme+N+Duo+Wireless-N+Bridge/Access+Point/9358045.p?id=1218090589240&skuId=9358045&st=wireless%20bridge&cp=1&lp=1

Link: Newegg.com
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127256

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